Pontiac Times

Michigan State Representative Matt Maddock made several statements on social media on August 3, 2025, criticizing Detroit’s rain tax policy and environmental advocates.

In a post published at 16:18 UTC, Maddock stated, "Detroit Democrat Duggan has the world’s highest Rain Tax at 600 per acre, per month causing hundreds of churches and businesses to ditch Detroit. https://t.co/tQXPOXA2rQ".

Minutes later, at 16:24 UTC, he continued his criticism by writing, "And the kommie environmentalists and dems still want everyone to ride bikes but won’t even mention the fact that this proves all their carbon crap is crap."

At 17:27 UTC on the same day, Maddock posted a link without additional commentary: "https://t.co/5g1Lz6MtVe".

Matt Maddock serves as a Michigan State Representative. The "rain tax" referenced in his posts pertains to fees assessed by municipalities like Detroit for stormwater management. These fees are typically based on the amount of impervious surface area—such as parking lots or rooftops—that contributes runoff to local sewer systems. Critics have argued that such policies place financial burdens on property owners including religious institutions and small businesses. Proponents contend these fees are necessary for maintaining infrastructure and managing water quality in urban environments.